WordPress Tutorials
Take free tutorials right here on WordPress, and then implement the learning.
So far, some of the learning I have implemented and I believe has improved the search engine optimization (SEO) of my website, in no particular order is:
Image or Photo Descriptions
In the past, I would upload an image or a photo and did not always bother to provide more descriptive text (alternative text) as to why the choice of the photo or image.
Now, I do my best to do so.
I make every effort to do so also for old photos already loaded on the site, when I use them for a new post and or when I edit the old post in which they were prior uploaded and published.
My Mission
Sometimes back, I had the opportunity, a paid gig, to moderate an event, the launch of the “Audacious Women’s Business and Life Accelerator.” I benefitted from the conversations at that event immensely.
One of the lessons that I took away from that event was the emphasis on having a mission – a memorable mission statement that encapsulates a brand.
Post event, I reflected on it, and decided on the mission for my blog:
Civic activism rooted in humanism is the mission of blogger Owaraga Norah.
To promote my brand, for each image that I load on my website, I include my mission statement in the description, as above.
For the photos already uploaded, when I use them for a new post or edit the old post, I go to the description and add my mission statement.
WordPress Tools
I absolutely love the reminders and notifications from WordPress: “Today’s throw back edition…,” “Classic material…,” “Let’s hit rewind…,” “Cracking ope the content time capsule…”
I always check them out and make every effort to review and edit the oldest posts first. Including to improve the language, photos, etc., as explained above.
I also love the “Generate metadata” option, which I now use to improve the SEO of a particular post and hopefully the wider website.
I do my best to author posts inspired by the WordPress Daily Writing Prompt.
Strategy Works
I think that this strategy is working – the views, likes, have increased and from around the world.
I would love it, however, if I would get more comments for my posts. I would love to engage more with my followers and readers in form of a conversation in comments.
Otherwise, I feel quite satisfied with my efforts.
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